BOMBING, BOMBARDMENT AND LANDING ON THE ISLAND OF PANTELLERIA [Allocated Title]

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The attack of and landing on Pantelleria the day before its occupation, taken from «HMS Loyal».

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Long shots of various types of invasion craft nearing Pantelleria on the morning of 10 June. LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry) and Assault Craft approaching in line formation. Dust and smoke rising from the harbour area during an air raid prior to the bombardment. The island during the initial bombardment by the cruisers «Penelope», «Aurora», «Newfoundland» and «Orion». Panning shots of the island during the bombardment by sea and air. Aerial shot of Flying Fortresses in formation going in to bomb. The fore and aft guns of «HMS Loyal» during bombardment. Various shots of the island during the bombardment. Panning shots of the bombardment taken from the destroyers «Loyal», «Lookout» and «Laforey».

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